Inside Reading 2 - Unit 1

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

Why is Australia often called 'Down Under'?

• It’s a small country.

• It’s south of the equator.

• It’s shaped like a boomerang.

• It’s under sea level.

What natural resource is Coober Pedy famous for?

• Gold

• Coal

• Opals

• Diamonds

What percentage of the world's opals come from Australia?

• 70%

• 85%

• 90%

• 100%

What unique feature is common in Coober Pedy homes?

• They are made of wood.

• They are built underground.

• They are built on stilts.

• They have solar panels.

What type of environment is Coober Pedy known for?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grasslands

• Mountains

What are opals valued for?

• their size

• their brilliant colors

• their hardness

• their shape

In which part of Australia is Coober Pedy located?

• Northern Australia

• Western Australia

• Eastern Australia

• Southern Australia

What makes the Great Barrier Reef a popular tourist attraction in Australia?

• It’s the largest desert in the world.

• It’s home to many penguins.

• It’s the largest coral reef system in the world.

• It’s near Antarctica.

Which of the following is a fun fact about Australia?

• It has over 100 deserts.

• It has over 10,000 beaches.

• It has the oldest city in the world.

• It’s home to the tallest mountain.